What is the primary role of HTTP in web communication?

To transfer files between a client and a server using SSH

To encrypt data exchanged between a browser and a server

To define how web clients and servers exchange requests and responses

To resolve domain names to IP addresses

A small office has 40 employee laptops that move between the main office and a remote branch. The IT admin wants each laptop to automatically receive an IP address, subnet mask, default gateway, and the address of the internal DNS server when it connects to either location's network. What should the admin configure?

DNS server configured to hand out IP addresses via dynamic updates

Static IP configuration on each laptop for both locations

A DHCP server on each network with scopes that include the DNS server option

A single DHCP server at the main office with a scope for the entire company

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6foundation · easy
What is the primary role of HTTP in web communication?
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7application · medium
A company deploys a new branch office with 50 employees. Each employee's laptop needs an IP address, subnet mask, default gateway, and DNS server address automatically. Which protocol should be configured on the DHCP server to provide these settings?
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8application · medium
A small office has 40 employee laptops that move between the main office and a remote branch. The IT admin wants each laptop to automatically receive an IP address, subnet mask, default gateway, and the address of the internal DNS server when it connects to either location's network. What should the admin configure?
Select an answer first
9application · medium
A company needs to transfer large files between two internal servers on a trusted network. The transfer must be reliable and support resuming interrupted transfers. Which protocol is best suited for this task?
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10application · medium
A web developer is building a public website that displays product information. The site does not handle sensitive data. Which protocol is most appropriate for the web server to use?
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What is the primary role of HTTP in web communication?

A company deploys a new branch office with 50 employees. Each employee's laptop needs an IP address, subnet mask, default gateway, and DNS server address automatically. Which protocol should be configured on the DHCP server to provide these settings?

A company needs to transfer large files between two internal servers on a trusted network. The transfer must be reliable and support resuming interrupted transfers. Which protocol is best suited for this task?

A web developer is building a public website that displays product information. The site does not handle sensitive data. Which protocol is most appropriate for the web server to use?

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